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The Baseline
03 Jun 2025
Five stocks to buy from analysts this week - June 03, 2025
By Omkar Chitnis

1. Narayana Hrudayalaya:

Prabhudas Lilladhar maintains a ‘Buy’ rating on this hospitals player with a target price of Rs 1,950, a 11.3% upside. The company’s management confirmed its focus on expansion over the next 3–4 years. It aims to increase capacity and improve efficiency by adding more specialised, higher-value beds. Narayana Hrudayalaya plans to add around 1,535 beds through a mix of new (greenfield) and existing (brownfield) projects across Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Raipur over the next few years.

The management has guided for a total capex of around Rs 750 crore, with Rs 300 crore allocated for routine maintenance, replacements, and in-facility capacity upgrades, and Rs 450 crore for expansions. In FY25, Narayana Hrudayalaya’s revenue grew 9.3%, supported by higher realisation from bed upgrades (shifting patients from general to private rooms). EBITDA margin improved by 30 bps to 23.3%, but net profit rose just 1.1% for the year.

The company recently launched a retail chemotherapy centre in Gurugram, while its Mumbai facility is close to break-even. Analysts Param Desai and Sanketa Kohale note that both centres are improving and are expected to contribute more significantly in the coming periods.

2. Suzlon Energy:

ICICI Securities maintains a ‘Buy’ rating on this heavy electrical equipment and renewable energy company with a target price of Rs 76, implying an 11.5% upside. In FY25, the company grew its revenue by 66.7% to Rs 6,667 crore, driven by strong execution and higher wind turbine deliveries. Its net profit increased by 214% during the year.

Analysts Mohit Kumar and Abhijeet Singh note that Suzlon reduced its debt from Rs 12,000 crore to a net cash position of Rs 1,300 crore in the last three years. They expect Suzlon, as a market leader in wind turbines, to benefit from the government’s annual tender for 10 GW of wind capacity, along with rising demand from commercial and industrial players.

Management aims to grow order execution (in MW) and revenues by 60% in FY26 and expects the order pipeline to remain robust over the next 18-24 months. Analysts believe Suzlon’s entry into public sector unit (PSU) contracts will support order inflows over the medium term.

As of May 2025, Suzlon’s order book stood at 5.6 GW. The analyst expects this high backlog to give the company clear execution visibility in the coming years. They also see a long-term opportunity in hybrid (solar + wind) energy projects, supported by the company’s robust 4.5 GW annual production capacity for wind turbines.

3. Vinati Organics:

Sharekhan reiterates its ‘Buy’ rating on this speciality chemicals manufacturer with a target price of Rs 2,100, indicating a 14.3% upside. The company is expanding its production capacity for ATBS (Acrylamido tertiary-butyl sulfonic acid) from about 40,000 MT to 60,000 MT to meet growing demand. The upcoming 20,000 MT capacity is already oversold. Vinati Organics’ market share in ATBS stayed steady at 60–65% in FY25. The first phase of the capacity expansion, which adds 25–30%, is expected to be operational by June.

The company’s revenue grew 18.2% to Rs 2,292 crore in FY25, while net profit rose 25.5% during the year. Antioxidants segment revenue stood at Rs 210 crore, marking a strong 70% growth over FY24. Currently, only 50% of the antioxidant capacity is being utilised, which the company expects to ramp up to 90% over the next two years.

Vinati Organics spent Rs 400 crore on capex in FY25, including investments in its Vinati Organics Private (VOPL) unit, and has planned a capex of Rs 360 crore for FY26.

Analysts are upbeat about the company's leadership in products like Isobutyl Benzene (IBB) and ATBS, expecting revenue and net profit to grow by 20.6% and 21.2%, respectively, over FY25–26. The management has also guided for 20% revenue growth over the next three years, with EBITDA margins of 26–27%.

4. JK Lakshmi Cement:

Axis Direct maintains a ‘Buy’ rating on the cement company with a target price of Rs 940, a 15.6% upside. Analysts Uttam Kumar Srimal and Shikha Doshi note that in Q4FY25, the company reported a 6% YoY revenue growth to Rs 1,739 crore, driven by higher pricing per tonne, but net profit declined 3% due to increased fuel and freight costs.

Management plans to add 4.6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of cement grinding capacity and 2.3 MTPA of clinker capacity through a Rs 2,500 crore investment, with commissioning expected between FY26 and FY28. Additionally, they are setting up a 1.3 MTPA grinding unit in Surat. Analysts Shrimal and Doshi expect these initiatives will help JK Lakshmi Cement increase its market share.

Shrimal and Doshi write that the management plans to reduce costs by Rs 100-120 per tonne by increasing the share of blended cement and boosting premium product contributions. The analysts expect these initiatives to drive better pricing and volume growth, with EBITDA per tonne reaching Rs 1,100 by FY27.

For FY25, the company's revenue declined 6.7% and net profit fell by 38.1% due to lower pricing per tonne and higher fuel costs in Q1 and Q2. The company plans to invest Rs 1,100 crore in FY26 for developing a waste heat recovery system and upgrading its plants. Analysts expect volume and revenue to grow at a CAGR of 10% and 15%, respectively, over FY26–FY27.

5. Britannia Industries:

Geojit BNP Paribas reiterates its ‘Buy’ rating on this packaged foods company with a target price of Rs 6,030, an 8.2% upside. In Q4FY25, the company's revenue rose 9% YoY to Rs. 4,376 crore, driven by higher pricing and increased sales. Net profit grew 4.2% to Rs 559 crore, driven by improved supply chain operations and controlled overhead expenses.

The company expanded outlet coverage to 28.7 lakh and increased its rural distributor base to 31,000 in Q4FY25. Analyst Vincent KA writes that e-commerce and quick-commerce sales grew 7.5 times compared to other channels and notes that due to a wider distribution network and tight cost control, the company maintained stable EBITDA margins at 18.7% despite high input inflation.

For FY25, its revenue grew 6% and net profit rose 2.8%, driven by higher pricing and rural expansion. Vincent notes that Britannia posted strong double-digit growth in cakes, croissants, and wafers after relaunching these products with new recipes, packaging and graphics.

Note: These recommendations are from various analysts and are not recommendations by Trendlyne.

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Trendlyne Marketwatch
Trendlyne Marketwatch
03 Jun 2025
Market closes lower, Adani Ports' cargo volumes rise 17% YoY in May
By Trendlyne Analysis

Nifty 50 closed at 24,542.50 (-174.1, -0.7%), BSE Sensex closed at 80,737.51 (-636.2, -0.8%) while the broader Nifty 500 closed at 22,711.30 (-123.2, -0.5%). Market breadth is in the red. Of the 2,454 stocks traded today, 999 were on the uptick, and 1,423 were down.

Indian indices closed lower after paring gains in the morning session. The Indian volatility index, Nifty VIX, fell 3.5% and closed at 16.6 points. Waaree Renewable closed higher as it secured an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) order worth Rs 346.3 crore to develop a 300 MW AC / 435 MW DC solar power project.

Nifty Smallcap 100 closed flat, while Nifty Midcap 100 closed lower. BSE Power and Nifty Private Bank were among the worst-performing indices of the day. According to Trendlyne’s sector dashboard, Fertilizers emerged as the best-performing sector of the day, with a rise of 7.1%.

European indices are trading in the red, except Germany’s DAX and Portugal’s PSI indices, which are trading flat. Major Asian indices closed mixed. US index futures are trading lower, indicating a cautious start to the session as investors await US employment figures later this week.

  • Relative strength index (RSI) indicates that stocks like Pfizer, Central Depository Services India, Intellect Design Arena, and Jubilant Pharmova are in the overbought zone.

  • Texmaco Rail & Engineering receives an order worth Rs 122.3 crore from Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC). The order is for the design, supply, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of traction transformers and related works for Western Railway.

  • Sansera Engineering is rising as it secures a Rs 160 crore contract from Airbus Defence and Space to manufacture and support airborne intensive care transport modules (ICTM). The ICTM enables critical care patient transport on light and medium aircraft.

  • IDBI Capital maintains its 'Buy' call on Lemon Tree Hotels with a higher target price of Rs 177 per share. This indicates a potential upside of 27%. The brokerage remains positive on the stock due to the management’s positive outlook on inventory expansion and ongoing balance sheet strengthening through debt repayment. It expects the company's revenue to grow at a CAGR of 14.7% over FY26-27.

  • Shailesh Chaturvedi, MD & CEO of Arvind Fashions, says the company added 120 stores and closed around 70 in FY25, along with retail inventory "clean-up" involving higher discounts, which led to weak margins. Despite the closures, the company plans to expand its retail footprint by 1.5 lakh sq ft through large-format stores for key brands like US Polo Association and Calvin Klein.

  • Reliance Infrastructure falls as the Mumbai bench of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) puts it under the corporate insolvency resolution process. Reliance Infra clarifies it has fully paid Rs 92.7 crore to Dhursar Solar and will appeal to National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), seeking withdrawal of the order.

  • Union Bank of India is falling as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), A. Manimekhalai, steps down effective June 3.

  • Man Industries' board of directors approves raising Rs 300 crore through a preferential issue of equity shares and convertible warrants. The company will issue 79.3 lakh equity shares worth Rs 260 crore and 12.2 lakh convertible warrants worth Rs 40 crore at an issue price of Rs 328 each.

  • Ridham Desai, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley suggests that India is unlikely to face significant impact from US tariffs, as its trade with the US constitutes only about 2% of its GDP. This relatively low trade exposure could shield India from adverse effects compared to other economies with higher US trade dependencies. However, specific tariff policies and their broader implications could still influence investor sentiment or supply chains.

  • Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone handles 41.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in May, driven by a 22% YoY rise in container volumes and a 17% increase in dry cargo. Its logistics rail volume grows 13% YoY during the month.

  • Zinka Logistics Solutions is rising as 1.6 crore shares (9.2% stake) worth approximately Rs 692 crore reportedly change hands in a block deal at an average price of Rs 423 per share. Quickroutes International is likely the seller in this transaction.

  • Larsen & Toubro’s water and effluent treatment (WET) unit receives a significant order worth Rs 1,000–2,500 crore from the Public Health Engineering Department of Rajasthan. The work involves developing 5,251 km of transmission and distribution water pipelines.

  • UBS raises India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.4% from 6%, citing resilient economic momentum and a strong March 2025 quarter. Tanvee Gupta Jain, the Chief India Economist, attributes the upgrade to robust domestic demand, easing global trade tensions, and lower crude oil prices.

  • Aptus Value Housing falls as 6.7 crore shares (13.4% stake) worth approximately Rs 2,063 crore reportedly change hands in a block deal at an average price of Rs 307 per share.

  • Morgan Stanley initiates coverage on Swiggy with an 'Overweight' rating and sets a target price of Rs 405. The brokerage projects Swiggy’s quick-commerce total addressable market (TAM) to reach $57 billion by 2030 and expects the company to improve its food delivery margins through better execution.

  • Prostarm Info Systems’ shares debut on the bourses at a 14.3% premium to the issue price of Rs 105. The Rs 168 crore IPO received bids for 97.2 times the total shares on offer.

  • Vipul Mathur, Managing Director & CEO of Welspun Corp, highlights the company’s current order book at Rs 19,500 crore, with no impact so far from US tariffs. He notes that domestic steel availability in the US limits the effect of import duties. Mathur highlights that the Longitudinal Submerged Arc Welding (LSAW) segment is highly remunerative, offering 12–15% EBITDA margins and potential revenue of Rs 3,000 crore.

  • Waaree Renewable is rising as it secures an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) order worth Rs 346.3 crore to develop a 300 MW AC / 435 MW DC solar power project.

  • Adani Enterprises falls as reports emerge alleging that US prosecutors are investigating Adani entities for importing Iranian liquified petroleum gas (LPG) into India through the Mundra Port. However, the company responds to the reports, denying any deliberate engagement in sanctions evasion or trade involving Iranian-origin LPG.

  • Ola Electric Mobility falls as 14.2 crore shares (3.2% stake) worth approximately Rs 731 crore reportedly change hands in a block deal at an average price of Rs 51.4 per share. Hyundai Motor is likely the seller in this transaction.

  • JP Morgan upgrades United Spirits to 'Overweight' with a higher target price of Rs 1,760. The brokerage cites regulatory tailwinds such as reopening in Andhra Pradesh, expanded retail reach in UP, improved excise policy in MP, and retail privatization in Jharkhand. It also raises FY26/27 EBITDA estimates by 3%/7% on better margins and growth in the Prestige & Above segment.

  • Yes Bank falls as 9.4 crore shares worth approximately Rs 2,022 crore reportedly change hands in a block deal at an average price of Rs 21.5 per share.

  • Maruti Suzuki India's wholesales increase 1.4% YoY to 2 lakh units in May, helped by an 11.4% YoY growth in utility vehicle sales.

  • Biocon is rising as it receives approval from CDSCO in India for its Liraglutide drug substance, while its subsidiary Biocon Pharma gets clearance for the 6 mg/ml injection. This is the generic version of Victoza, used to treat Type 2 diabetes in adults and children aged 10 and above.

  • Transrail Lighting is rising as its transmission & distribution (T&D) segment secures new orders worth Rs 534 crore across domestic and international markets.

  • Nifty 50 was trading at 24,680.70 (-35.9, -0.2%), BSE Sensex was trading at 81,492.50 (118.8, 0.2%) while the broader Nifty 500 was trading at 22,836.30 (1.8, 0.0%).

  • Market breadth is overwhelmingly positive. Of the 1,982 stocks traded today, 1,320 were gainers and 595 were losers.

Riding High:

Largecap and midcap gainers today include Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (468.75, 3.4%), Jindal Stainless Ltd. (663.90, 3.2%) and Prestige Estates Projects Ltd. (1,584.60, 2.9%).

Downers:

Largecap and midcap losers today include YES Bank Ltd. (20.86, -10.4%), Suzlon Energy Ltd. (68.15, -4.3%) and Indian Overseas Bank (40.55, -3.6%).

Crowd Puller Stocks

19 stocks in BSE 500 are trading on high volumes today.

Top high volume gainers on BSE included India Cements Ltd. (351.70, 6.7%), Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. (160.32, 6.7%) and Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (2,034.70, 5.8%).

Top high volume losers on BSE were YES Bank Ltd. (20.86, -10.4%), Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd. (307, -8.8%) and Ingersoll-Rand (India) Ltd. (3,800, -3.6%).

Finolex Cables Ltd. (962.65, 0.3%) was trading at 10.6 times of weekly average. Gujarat State Fertilizer & Chemicals Ltd. (208.42, 4.1%) and KIOCL Ltd. (315.10, 5.6%) were trading with volumes 8.7 and 8.2 times weekly average respectively on BSE at the time of posting this article.

BSE 500: highs, lows and moving averages

10 stocks made 52 week highs,

Stocks touching their year highs included - City Union Bank Ltd. (202.28, 1.8%), Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd. (1,540.10, 4.1%) and Indian Bank (632.40, -2.1%).

22 stocks climbed above their 200 day SMA including India Cements Ltd. (351.70, 6.7%) and Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. (160.32, 6.7%). 16 stocks slipped below their 200 SMA including Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd. (307, -8.8%) and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd. (640.90, -3.5%).

Trendlyne Marketwatch
Trendlyne Marketwatch
02 Jun 2025
Market closes flat, Inox Wind's Q4 revenue rises 132.8% YoY to Rs 1,310.7 crore
By Trendlyne Analysis

Nifty 50 closed at 24,716.60 (-34.1, -0.1%), BSE Sensex closed at 81,373.75 (-77.3, -0.1%) while the broader Nifty 500 closed at 22,834.50 (32.6, 0.1%). Market breadth is neutral. Of the 2,486 stocks traded today, 1,246 were gainers and 1,200 were losers.

Indian indices closed flat ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The central bank is expected to cut rates by 25 bps on June 6. The Indian volatility index, Nifty VIX, rose 6.7% and closed at around 17.2 points. The Leela Hotels operator, Schloss Bangalore’s shares made their debut on the bourses at a 6.7% discount to the issue price of Rs 435. The Rs 3,500 crore IPO received bids for 4.5 times the total shares on offer.

Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 closed in the green. Nifty Realty and Nifty PSU Bank closed higher. According to Trendlyne’s sector dashboard, Telecommunications Equipment emerged as the worst-performing sector of the day, with a fall of 1.3%.

European indices are trading mixed. Major Asian indices closed mixed. US index futures are trading lower, indicating a negative start to the session, as renewed tensions with China raised trade war concerns. China called Trump’s claims that Beijing broke the Geneva trade deal “groundless” and vowed strong countermeasures to protect its interests. Meanwhile, Brent crude futures are trading higher after OPEC+ announced plans to increase production by 411,000 barrels per day in July.

  • Money flow index (MFI) indicates that stocks like Pfizer, Jubilant Pharmova, MMTC, and Engineers India are in the overbought zone.

  • Titagarh Rail Systems is rising as its revenue beats Forecaster estimates by 6.3% despite falling 4.5% YoY to Rs 1,005.6 crore in Q4FY25 due to lower sales from the freight and passenger rail systems segments. Net profit decreases 18.4% YoY to Rs 64.5 crore due to higher finance costs and employee benefit expenses during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks outperforming their industry price change in the quarter.

  • Maruti Suzuki India's wholesales increase 3.2% YoY to 1.8 lakh units in May, helped by a 79.8% growth in exports. Commercial vehicle sales increase 1.3% YoY, while passenger vehicle sales are down 5.6%.

  • Inox Wind falls sharply as its Q4FY25 revenue misses Forecaster estimates by 6.5% despite jumping 132.8% YoY to Rs 1,310.7 crore, owing to improvements in order execution. Net profit surges 4.1x YoY to Rs 190.3 crore, led by lower finance costs and inventory destocking. The company's Chief Executive Officer, Kailash Lal Tarachandani, tenders his resignation, effective June 1.

  • The Nifty Metal index falls after US President Trump announces a hike in steel import duty to 50% starting June 4. Exporters, who earlier reported a $5 billion impact from similar tariff hikes, raised concerns with India’s Commerce Ministry.

  • Escorts Kubota is rising as its total wholesales grow 0.7% YoY to 10,354 units in May. Exports surge 71.3% to 651 units, while domestic wholesales decline by 2% to 9,703 units.

  • Ahluwalia Contracts (India) falls as its Q4FY25 net profit declines 58.3% YoY to Rs 83.3 crore due to higher construction, sub-contracting, and employee benefits expenses. However, revenue grows 4.9% YoY to Rs 1,233.9 crore, driven by an improvement in the contract work segment. It appears in a screener of stocks with a major fall in trailing twelve-month (TTM) net profits.

  • Healthcare Global Enterprises' Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Meghraj Arvindrao Gore, tenders his resignation, effective June 30. The board appoints Manish Mattoo as the new CEO.

  • May auto sales show a mixed trend, with strong exports and SUV demand offsetting weak urban passenger car growth. TVS reports a 17% YoY increase, selling 4.3 lakh units, including a 50% jump in electric two-wheeler sales to 27,976 units. Mahindra's wholesales also grow 17% to 84,110 units, driven by SUV strength. Meanwhile, Maruti reports a 5.6% YoY decline in domestic PV sales. OEMs continue to boost exports and focus on utility vehicles to sustain growth.

  • Mahindra & Mahindra rises as its wholesales increase 17% YoY to 84,110 units in May, driven by strong demand for its SUV lineup. Passenger vehicle sales rise 21% YoY, while exports jumps 37% during the month.

  • Mphasis falls as FedEx reportedly plans to end its agreement with the company by the end of this year. It accounted for 8% of overall revenue in FY24.

  • Aegis Vopak Terminals' shares debut on the bourses at a 6.4% discount to the issue price of Rs 235. The Rs 2,800 crore IPO received bids for 2.1 times the total shares on offer.

  • PSU bank stocks like Union Bank and Bank of India are rising on expectations of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) at its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) review later this week. Strong GDP figures also support the rally, boosting hopes of robust credit demand.

  • Schloss Bangalore’s shares debut on the bourses at a 6.7% discount to the issue price of Rs 435. The Rs 3,500 crore IPO received bids for 4.5 times the total shares on offer.

  • Adani Energy Solutions secures an order worth approximately Rs 1,660 crore in Maharashtra to develop inter-state transmission and establish 3,000 Mega Volt-Amperes (MVA) of substations.

  • Zydus Lifesciences receives tentative approval from the US FDA for its Rifaximin tablets, used to treat irritable bowel syndrome in adults. According to IQVIA, the drug had a market size of $2.6 billion as of March 2025.

  • A poll of economists anticipates that the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee will cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.75% amid easing inflation and economic growth concerns. Nine out of ten anticipate a 25 bps reduction, while SBI calls for a steeper 50 bps cut.

  • Godrej Properties acquires a 14-acre land parcel in Pune for a residential project. The project has a gross development value (GDV) of around Rs 4,200 crore.

  • FSN E-Commerce (Nykaa) is falling as its Q4FY25 net profit misses Forecaster estimates by 0.5% despite surging 2.9x YoY to Rs 20.3 crore. Revenue jumps 23.6% YoY to Rs 2,070.7 crore, driven by improvements in the beauty and fashion segments. It shows up in a screener of stocks with an increasing trend in non-core income.

  • Niva Bupa Health Insurance falls as 56 lakh shares worth approximately Rs 1,082 crore reportedly change hands in a block deal at an average price of Rs 82 per share. Fettle Tone and CEO Krishnan Ramchandra are likely the sellers in the transaction.

  • India's Q4FY25 GDP at 7.4% beats expectations of 6.9%, driven by higher government capex. However, gross value added (GVA) rises by a slower 6.8%, indicating softer underlying momentum. GDP growth stood at 6.5% in FY25, the lowest in four years, with economists forecasting a further slowdown to 6.3% due to US tariff-related trade disruptions and weaker global growth.

  • Apollo Hospitals Enterprise is rising as its Q4FY25 net profit jumps 53.5% YoY to Rs 389.6 crore, owing to inventory destocking and deferred tax returns. Revenue grows 13.7% YoY to Rs 5,653.3 crore, driven by improvements in the healthcare services, retail health & diagnostics, and digital health & pharmacy distribution segments. The company acquires a 200-bed hospital and an adjacent 2.5-acre land parcel to set up a 700-bed hospital in Sarjapur, Bangalore, with an investment of Rs 1,229 crore.

  • Solar Industries India is rising as it receives orders worth Rs 402 crore from Coal India to supply cartridge explosives and accessories.

  • Ircon International is rising as it receives an order worth Rs 1,068.4 crore from East Central Railway for an engineering, procurement and construction project. The work involves building a new broad-gauge rail bridge over the River Ganga between Bikramshila and Katareah stations. The project includes a double-line base and a single-line track using steel structures.

  • Vodafone Idea's Q4FY25 net loss contracts 6.6% YoY to Rs 7,166.1 crore, helped by lower networking & IT outsourcing and depreciation & amortisation expenses. Revenue grows 5.5% YoY to Rs 11,228.3 crore during the quarter. The company's board of directors approves raising Rs 20,000 crore by issuing equity or other securities.

  • Nifty 50 was trading at 24,568.55 (-182.2, -0.7%), BSE Sensex was trading at 81,214.42 (-236.6, -0.3%) while the broader Nifty 500 was trading at 22,688.90 (-113.1, -0.5%).

  • Market breadth is in the red. Of the 2,092 stocks traded today, 728 showed gains, and 1,304 showed losses.

Riding High:

Largecap and midcap gainers today include YES Bank Ltd. (23.28, 8.4%), Indian Overseas Bank (42.06, 5.6%) and Prestige Estates Projects Ltd. (1,539.60, 5.0%).

Downers:

Largecap and midcap losers today include FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd. (194.55, -4.3%), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (3,384.50, -2.7%) and MphasiS Ltd. (2,491.10, -2.7%).

Movers and Shakers

28 stocks in BSE 500 are trading on high volumes today.

Top high volume gainers on BSE included AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd. (9,336.50, 17.1%), YES Bank Ltd. (23.28, 8.4%) and Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd. (305.50, 8.2%).

Top high volume losers on BSE were Inox Wind Ltd. (185.37, -4.9%), MphasiS Ltd. (2,491.10, -2.7%) and Metropolis Healthcare Ltd. (1,665, -0.9%).

Capri Global Capital Ltd. (152.01, 0.2%) was trading at 9.3 times of weekly average. Indian Overseas Bank (42.06, 5.6%) and Kama Holdings Ltd. (2,655, -0.8%) were trading with volumes 7.8 and 7.0 times weekly average respectively on BSE at the time of posting this article.

BSE 500: highs, lows and moving averages

10 stocks hit their 52 week highs, while 1 stock hit their 52 week lows.

Stocks touching their year highs included - CCL Products India Ltd. (889.85, 0.6%), City Union Bank Ltd. (198.64, 1.5%) and Indian Bank (646.25, 4.8%).

Stock making new 52 weeks lows included - Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (87.56, 2.0%).

21 stocks climbed above their 200 day SMA including Brigade Enterprises Ltd. (1,176.30, 7.5%) and Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Ltd. (198.54, 7.2%). 19 stocks slipped below their 200 SMA including Inox Wind Ltd. (185.37, -4.9%) and Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (996, -2.2%).

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30 May 2025
Five Interesting Stocks Today - May 30, 2025
By Trendlyne Analysis

1. TBO Tek:

This online travel platform rose 8.8% in the past week following the announcement of its Q4FY25 and FY25 results. In Q4, the company’s revenue grew by 20.9% YoY to around Rs 450 crore, driven mainly by an improvement in its commission margin. Gross Transaction Value (GTV) rose 3.7%, though growth was slightly impacted by Ramadan-related seasonality in March 2025. Net profit increased 26% YoY during the quarter.

TBO Tek is a business-to-agent travel platform connecting global travel agents and operators with suppliers, offering hotels, flights, and ancillary services like transfers, sightseeing, and car rentals. For FY25, the company’s revenue rose 24.7%, while overall GTV grew 16.2%. EBITDA margin for the year declined by 105 bps to 17.5%, mainly due to higher other expenses from the addition of 60 sales employees.

TBO Tek’s hotel and ancillary services segment now contributes 79% of total revenue, up from 73% in FY24, while the airline business share has dropped from 25% to 19%. This shift indicates a move toward higher-margin segments but comes with the challenge of managing a larger, more complex supplier base.

In FY25, the company’s international GTV grew 43%, with Europe as its largest source market, contributing 36% of hotel GMV. The Middle East, Africa, and American markets also saw strong growth. Co-founder and Joint MD Gaurav Bhatnagar said, “We expanded into 15 new countries this year and plan to enter 20 more in FY26. Despite global uncertainties, we’re optimistic about the year ahead, as our growth comes from entering new markets and serving small, previously underserved travel agents.” To support this momentum, TBO plans to add over 100 global salespeople in Q1FY26.

The company also plans to cross-sell hotels to its large base of air-ticketing agents. Currently, only 37% of airline agents also book hotels or other services. Bhatnagar sees this as a major opportunity to grow sales in FY26. The goal is to boost revenue per agent by bundling hotel stays with other services.

Post results, Anand Rathi has given TBO a ‘Buy’ rating, expecting growth to pick up from Q1FY26 due to last year’s low base affected by Ramadan. However, they foresee short-term margin pressures as the company invests in expanding its sales team across new markets. They expect its revenue and net profit to grow by 23.3% each in FY26-27.

2. Devyani International:

This restaurants chain has fallen by  7% over the past week after announcing its Q4 and FY25 results on May 23. Devyani International’s net loss widened to Rs 14.7 crore from Rs 7.4 crore YoY, mainly due to higher employee costs and rising food ingredient prices, like cheese and palm oil. Devyani features in a screener of companies with declining profits every quarter for the past three quarters.

During the quarter, revenue was up 15.8% YoY to Rs 1,212.6 crore, but missed Forecaster estimates by 2.5%. The management said that demand stayed weak through Q4, but remains optimistic that recent tax relief will boost consumption. To tap this, they’re expanding their store network and focusing on food courts and high-traffic spots like airports. Manish Dawar, the CFO, said, “We’re planning to offer better deals and discounts across all our brands starting this quarter to attract more customers. Past pricing and promotions weren’t as competitive and hurt sales. By focusing on value-driven offerings, we aim to improve footfall and boost sales.”

For FY25, Devyani’s revenue increased 39.2% YoY to Rs 4,951.1 crore, driven by store additions. The company’s total stores reached 2,039 across geographies, including India, Nigeria, Nepal, and Thailand. EBITDA margins stood at 17%. 

Among major brands that Devyani operates, KFC reported a decline in same-store sales growth (SSSG), down 6.1%, mainly due to an outbreak of bird flu in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.  However, sales are reportedly picking up in these regions. During the quarter, Pizza Hut's same-store sales grew 1% amid a weak demand environment. 

Meanwhile, in April, the company entered the high-growth Indian cuisine market by acquiring an 80.7% stake in Sky Gate Hospitality, which houses brands like Biryani By Kilo, Goila Butter Chicken, and The Bhojan, with 100+ stores in more than 40 cities. 

Citi has maintained its ‘Buy’ stance on Devyani International with a Rs 209 target price. The brokerage notes the company’s strong store economics and presence across cuisines. It believes Devyani is well-positioned to capitalise on the structural tailwinds of increasing eating out/ordering-in frequency, urbanisation, and shift from unorganised players. It’s worth keeping in mind however, that Devyani is cutting prices to draw customers in a highly competitive space, and the Indian cuisine market is similarly cut-throat. 

3. JK Cement:

This cement company surged 8% over the past week after announcing its results. The firm reported a 3% revenue growth and a 9% net profit growth in FY25. Both revenue and net profit beat Forecaster estimates by a wide margin. The company appears in a screener of stocks where FIIs raised their stake in the last quarter.

JK Cement gets 89% of its revenue from grey cement, while the remaining comes from white cement and allied products. Despite a slowdown in government spending during the first half of FY25 due to elections, the company managed to post 5% volume growth for the year. Volumes ramped up in Q3 and saw strong traction in Q4, supported by capacity additions and robust rural demand. Looking ahead, management expects a 10% increase in volume for FY26, partly from new plant commissions, outpacing the industry’s estimated 7–8%.

The company reported an EBITDA margin of 17.1% in FY25 and aims to improve it to 19-20% over the next two years through cost optimisation and better pricing. On pricing trends, Deputy Managing Director and CFO Ajay Kumar Saraogi said, “Post March, prices have increased by around 1% in North and Central India, and 5–7% in the South.” The firm achieved Rs 75/tonne in cost savings this year, primarily from logistics and energy, against a two-year target of Rs 150–200/tonne.

On the capex front, JK Cement continues to invest aggressively in expansion. Saraogi said, “We are doing a brownfield expansion at Panna (in Madhya Pradesh) and a greenfield grinding unit in Bihar of 6 million tons. We aim to complete it by December or January.” He added that FY26 capex is expected to remain in a similar range to this year's, which is Rs 1,800 crore to Rs 2,000 crore.

Motilal Oswal maintains its ‘Buy’ rating on JK Cement, citing consistent capacity additions, strong volume growth, and a clear cost-saving roadmap. The brokerage expects the firm to post a revenue and net profit CAGR of 15% and 31%, respectively, over FY26-27.

4. UNO Minda:

This auto parts manufacturer rose 3% on May 22 after announcing its Q4FY25 results. Its revenue grew 19.3% YoY to Rs 4,536 crore, beating the Forecaster estimates by 2%. However, its net profit fell 7.9% YoY to 266.2 crore due to a one-time exceptional income of Rs 20 crore in the previous quarter. 

Strong demand across key segments drove revenue growth, supported by volume gains in two-wheeler and passenger vehicles, ramp-up at new EV joint ventures, and contributions from recent acquisitions like Uno Minda Onkyo and Westport. Switching and lighting, which make up nearly half of total revenue, grew 19% and 5% respectively. Growth in switching was led by premiumisation and higher-value parts.

Uno Minda’s FY25 revenue rose 19.5% to Rs 16,803.9 crore, driven by growth across key segments, its EV portfolio expansion, and order wins across product segments. Net profit grew 7% to Rs 943 crore, but margins declined due to higher costs from new project ramp-ups and increased employee and R&D expenses. The company targets revenue growth of 1.5 to 2 times the industry average in FY26, from new product launches, original equipment manufacturer order wins, and capacity expansions across lighting, sunroofs, and alloy wheels.

Sunil Bohra, Group CFO of the company, said, “In FY26, we plan to incur a total capital expenditure of approximately Rs 1,300 crore comprising around Rs 500 crore in sustaining capex and around Rs 800 crore in growth-oriented capex.” Additionally, they plan to spend Rs 250 crore on land and Rs 200 crore to acquire the remaining 49.9% stake in its joint-venture with FRIWO, making it a wholly owned subsidiary.

The growth capex will support expansion across key areas. This includes increasing alloy wheel capacity in Supa and Bawal, setting up new facilities for EV components, 4W switches, traction motors (in partnership with Buehler Motor), airbags, and lighting systems in Pune and Kharkhoda. The company is also investing in a sunroof unit in Bawal and expanding operations in Indonesia and Hosur.

Post results, Aditya Birla Capital assigned a ‘Buy’ rating and raised the price target to Rs 1,165 from Rs 1,010. It expects the company’s revenue, EBITDA, and net profit to grow at a CAGR of 19%, 21%, and 25%, respectively, over FY25-28.

5. Doms Industries:

This commodity printing & stationary company declined 4.2% over the past week after announcing its results. The firm reported a 25.4% growth in revenue with net profit growth of 7.2% in Q4FY25. It missed the Trendlyne forecaster’s net profit estimate by 3.4% due to flat growth in its core stationary business and increased amortization expenses related to its newly acquired brand, ‘Uniclan’. The company appears in a screener of stocks where mutual funds have raised their stake in the past month.

In September 2024 the company acquired a 51.7% stake in ‘Uniclan Healthcare’ for Rs 54.8 crore to enter into the baby hygiene segment. For Q4 the hygiene segment of the company contributed 9.4% of the net sales and revenue of Rs 48.1 crore. However, with the acquisition of ‘Uniclan’, the working capital days increased for the company. Rahul Shah, CFO of the company, said, “Working capital is currently around 60 days due to increased debtors from rising market demand and the Uniclan acquisition. We anticipate this will drop to 55 days with operational growth and full Uniclan integration.”

The company’s management highlighted that it plans to invest around Rs 250 crore for the expansion of the Umbergaon plant. It notes that the construction has started and its first building is expected to be ready by Q3FY26. Mr. Shah, speaking on the future guidance added, “ In terms of core business, including now Uniclan, we're expecting close to 18% to 20% revenue growth in FY26 and we'd like to be always a little conservative. I think once we increase our capacity for pencils from 5.5 million to 8 million, we are optimistic that we'll be able to achieve that growth in sales.”

Prabhudas Liladhar has maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on DOMS, but has reduced its FY26 & FY27 EPS estimates by 12% & 7%, respectively as it re-aligned its top-line assumptions amid signs of growth fatigue in the core stationary business. The brokerage believes that phased expansion in capacities for pens, pencils, mathematical boxes, and paper stationary products will drive growth in the interim. It has maintained the target price of Rs 3,087.

Trendlyne's analysts identify stocks that are seeing interesting price movements, analyst calls, or new developments. These are not buy recommendations.

Trendlyne Marketwatch
Trendlyne Marketwatch
30 May 2025
Market closes lower, Lemon Tree Hotels' Q4 net profit beats Forecaster estimates by 13.5%
By Trendlyne Analysis

Nifty 50 closed at 24,750.70 (-82.9, -0.3%), BSE Sensex closed at 81,451.01 (-182.0, -0.2%) while the broader Nifty 500 closed at 22,801.95 (-59.4, -0.3%). Market breadth is in the red. Of the 2,432 stocks traded today, 1,059 showed gains, and 1,338 showed losses.

Indian indices closed in the red amid global concerns over US tariffs, as a US federal appeals court temporarily reinstated the "Liberation Day" tariffs. The Indian volatility index, Nifty VIX, declined 2.1% and closed at 16.1 points. Muthoot Finance closed 7.3% higher as the government directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to delay the implementation of new gold loan norms until January 2026 to protect small borrowers.

Nifty Midcap 100 & Nifty Smallcap 100 closed flat. Nifty PSU Bank & Nifty Midcap Liquid 15 were among the top index gainers today. According to Trendlyne’s Sector dashboard, Banking and Finance emerged as the best-performing sector of the day, with a rise of 0.6%.

Asian indices closed in the red, while European indices are trading in the green. US index futures traded in the red, indicating a cautious start to the trading session. Nvidia closed 3.3% higher after posting Q1 revenue of $44.1 billion, beating estimates of $43.3 billion. However, data center revenue came in slightly below expectations at $39.1 billion versus $39.2 billion. The company also warned of an $8 billion revenue hit in Q2 due to export restrictions on its H20 chips to China.

  • Relative strength index (RSI) indicates that stocks like Pfizer, GE Vernova T&D India, IFCI, and MMTC are in the overbought zone.

  • Lemon Tree Hotels' Q4FY25 net profit grows 26.4% YoY to Rs 84.6 crore, helped by lower finance costs. Revenue rises 14.6% YoY to Rs 379.4 crore, led by improvements in occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR). It shows up in a screener of stocks with high momentum scores.

  • Procter & Gamble Health's revenue rises 23.3% YoY to Rs 314.1 crore in Q4FY25, owing to an improvement in the pharmaceuticals segment. Net profit grows 31.4% YoY to Rs 61.2 crore helped by inventory destocking and a deferred tax credit of Rs 3.4 crore. The company features in a screener of stocks with zero promoter pledges.

  • ICRA is rising as its net profit grows 18.5% YoY to Rs 55.7 crore in Q4FY25, helped by lower finance costs. Revenue increases 9.9% YoY to Rs 136.2 crore, driven by higher sales from the ratings & ancillary services segment during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks where mutual funds increased their shareholding in the past month.

  • Neerad Sharma, Head of Strategy at NCC, says the company secured 60% of FY25 order wins in Q4, with Rs 9,000–10,000 crore from the Amravati capital city. He projects revenue growth of 10% and an EBITDA margin of 9–9.25% for FY26, with expected order inflows of Rs 22,000–25,000 crore.

  • Gujarat Pipavav Port surges as its Q4FY25 net profit jumps 70.7% YoY to Rs 112.4 crore, driven by lower finance and depreciation & amortisation expenses. However, revenue remains flat at Rs 271 crore during the quarter. It features in a screener of stocks with annual net profit growth higher than sector profit growth.

  • Alembic Pharmaceuticals is rising as it receives final approval from the US FDA for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Bosutinib Tablets. The drug is a therapeutic equivalent to PF Prism's Bosulif Tablets, used to treat chronic myelogenous leukaemia. According to IQVIA, the drug has a market size of $291 million in the US as of March 2025.

  • India Glycols' board of directors approves the stock split of one equity share with a face value of Rs 10, fully paid up, into two equity shares of Rs 5 each.

  • Dipali Goenka, MD & CEO of Welspun Living, expects uncertainty to persist over the next few quarters due to global tariff concerns. She believes the UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a strong opportunity for both India and the company. She also highlights that the company’s portfolio has grown 35% in non-US geographies. For FY28, Goenka projects revenue of Rs 15,000 crore and margins of around 15–16%.

  • Concord Biotech rises as its Q4FY25 net profit grows 47.7% YoY to Rs 140.4 crore, owing to lower inventory and finance costs. Revenue jumps 33.2% YoY to Rs 439.3 crore, attributed to improvements in the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and formulations segments. It features in a screener of stocks with growth in net profit and profit margin (QoQ).

  • Tejas Networks' Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), Anand Athreya, tenders his resignation, effective June 20. The board appoints Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Arnob Roy to take on additional charge as CEO until a successor is appointed.

  • KNR Constructions is falling as its net profit plunges 60.6% YoY to Rs 139.2 crore in Q4FY25 due to an exceptional items loss of Rs 125.6 crore. Revenue decreases 31% YoY to Rs 975.2 crore during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks with declining profits every quarter for the past two quarters.

  • ICICI Securities maintains its 'Buy' rating on Varroc Engineering with a target price of Rs 610. The brokerage expects a gradual recovery in Varroc’s overseas business over the next 1-2 years, driven by recent order wins. It forecasts EBITDA margins to improve to around 10.4% in FY26 and 10.8% in FY27.

  • SJVN falls sharply as it posts a net loss of Rs 127.6 crore in Q4FY25 compared to a net profit of Rs 61.1 crore in Q4FY24 due to higher finance and depreciation & amortisation expenses. Revenue declines 4.3% YoY to Rs 548.8 crore during the quarter. It appears in a screener of stocks with falling returns on capital employed (RoCE).

  • NBCC's net profit grows 29.3% YoY to Rs 175.9 crore in Q4FY25. Revenue increases 15.3% YoY to Rs 4,700.9 crore, driven by improvements in the project management consultancy (PMC), real estate, and the engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) segments. It appears in a screener of stocks with prices above short, medium and long-term moving averages.

  • Amara Raja Energy & Mobility is falling as its net profit declines 29.7% YoY to Rs 161.6 crore in Q4FY25 due to higher material costs and employee benefit expenses. However, revenue increases 5.2% YoY to Rs 3,060.1 crore, driven by higher sales from the lead acid batteries and allied products segment during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks where mutual funds decreased their shareholding in the past quarter.

  • Muthoot Finance rises over 7% after the government directs the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to delay the implementation of new gold loan norms until January 2026 to protect small borrowers. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) also suggests exempting borrowers below Rs 2 lakh from the proposed regulations to ensure timely and efficient disbursements.

  • Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders falls sharply as its Q4FY25 net profit declines 50.9% YoY to Rs 325.3 crore due to higher subcontracting, employee benefits, power & fuel, provisions, and project-related expenses. However, revenue grows 0.9% YoY to Rs 3,483.9 crore during the quarter. It shows up in a screener of stocks with expensive valuations according to Trendlyne valuation scores.

  • Senco Gold's Q4FY25 net profit grows 94% YoY to Rs 62.4 crore. Revenue increases 21% YoY to Rs 1,392.4 crore during the quarter, driven by volume growth in the diamond jewellery business and an increase in old gold jewellery exchanges. The company appears in a screener of stocks where mutual funds increased their shareholding over the past two months.

  • Engineers India's Q4FY25 net profit grows 142.2% YoY to Rs 279.8 crore. Revenue increases 22.2% YoY to Rs 1,046.6 crore during the quarter, driven by strong project execution in the consultancy and engineering segments. The company appears in a screener of stocks where mutual funds increased their shareholding over the past two months.

  • Nuvama downgrades Alkem Laboratories to a 'Reduce' rating with a lower target price of Rs 4,750. The brokerage notes that Q4 EBITDA and PAT fell short of estimates by 10% and 15%, respectively, due to higher raw material and staff costs. It adds that with India’s WPI staying stable, growth in the NLEM (National List of Essential Medicines) portfolio may remain subdued, possibly limiting the overall growth of its India business.

  • Ola Electric Mobility falls sharply as its Q4FY25 net loss expands 109.1% YoY to Rs 870 crore due to higher inventory expenses. Revenue plunges 56.4% YoY to Rs 728 crore, caused by a 55.5% decline in deliveries. It shows up in a screener of stocks where promoters increased pledged shares QoQ.

  • Sobha rises sharply as its net profit surges 4.8x YoY to Rs 40.9 crore in Q4FY25, helped by higher sales, inventory destocking, and lower sub-contractor costs. Revenue increases 62.6% YoY to Rs 1,240.6 crore, driven by higher sales from the real estate and contractual & manufacturing segments during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks where mutual funds increased their shareholding over the past two months.

  • Suzlon Energy surges as its Q4FY25 net profit jumps 3.7x YoY to Rs 1,182.2 crore, driven by tax returns of Rs 629.7 crore. Revenue grows 73.3% to Rs 3,825.2 crore, led by improvements in the wind turbine generator, foundry & forging, and operation & maintenance services segments. It features in a screener of stocks with rising net profit margins (QoQ and TTM).

  • Bajaj Auto is falling as its net profit declines 10.4% YoY to Rs 1,801.9 crore in Q4FY25 due to inventory build-up and higher finance costs. However, revenue increases 9.5% YoY to Rs 12,646.3 crore, driven by higher sales from the automotive and financing segments during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks underperforming their industry price change in the quarter.

  • Nifty 50 was trading at 24,806 (-27.6, -0.1%), BSE Sensex was trading at 81,465.69 (-167.3, -0.2%) while the broader Nifty 500 was trading at 22,867.70 (6.4, 0.0%).

  • Market breadth is in the green. Of the 2,005 stocks traded today, 1,116 were in the positive territory and 848 were negative.

Riding High:

Largecap and midcap gainers today include Suzlon Energy Ltd. (71.48, 9.3%), Muthoot Finance Ltd. (2,215.40, 7.3%) and UCO Bank (33.05, 5.7%).

Downers:

Largecap and midcap losers today include Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (3,478.20, -7.3%), Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. (3,553.30, -5.3%) and Patanjali Foods Ltd. (1,671.30, -4.9%).

Volume Rockets

73 stocks in BSE 500 are trading on high volumes today.

Top high volume gainers on BSE included Suzlon Energy Ltd. (71.48, 9.3%), R R Kabel Ltd. (1,425.70, 8.8%) and Muthoot Finance Ltd. (2,215.40, 7.3%).

Top high volume losers on BSE were Welspun Living Ltd. (132.66, -9.6%), SJVN Ltd. (96.30, -5.7%) and KNR Constructions Ltd. (210.80, -4.5%).

Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. (156.15, 5.6%) was trading at 46.3 times of weekly average. FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd. (203.26, -0.6%) and Coromandel International Ltd. (2,289.40, -0.8%) were trading with volumes 24.2 and 19.8 times weekly average respectively on BSE at the time of posting this article.

BSE 500: highs, lows and moving averages

11 stocks made 52 week highs, while 2 stocks hit their 52 week lows.

Stocks touching their year highs included - CCL Products India Ltd. (884.15, 8.5%), Solar Industries India Ltd. (16,104, -0.9%) and Welspun Corp Ltd. (935.55, 4.5%).

Stocks making new 52 weeks lows included - Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (85.85, -1.9%) and Capri Global Capital Ltd. (151.69, -2.6%).

21 stocks climbed above their 200 day SMA including R R Kabel Ltd. (1,425.70, 8.8%) and Muthoot Finance Ltd. (2,215.40, 7.3%). 28 stocks slipped below their 200 SMA including Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (676.20, -6.3%) and India Cements Ltd. (317.15, -5.8%).

Trendlyne Marketwatch
Trendlyne Marketwatch
29 May 2025
Market closes higher, Alkem Labs' Q4 net profit rises 4.2% YoY to Rs 305.9 crore
By Trendlyne Analysis

Nifty 50 closed at 24,833.60 (81.2, 0.3%), BSE Sensex closed at 81,633.02 (320.7, 0.4%) while the broader Nifty 500 closed at 22,861.35 (82.0, 0.4%). Market breadth is holding steady. Of the 2,435 stocks traded today, 1,175 were in the positive territory and 1,222 were negative.

Indian indices closed higher after rising in the afternoon session. The Indian volatility index, Nifty VIX, fell 8.9% and closed at 16.4 points. RBI’s 2024-25 Annual Report projects GDP growth at 6.5% for FY26, maintaining India’s position as the fastest-growing major economy. Growth is expected to be driven by strong demand and capital expenditure.

Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 closed higher, following the benchmark index. Nifty Midcap Liquid 15 and Nifty Metal Indices were among the top index gainers today. According to Trendlyne’s sector dashboard, Telecommunications Equipment emerged as the top-performing sector of the day, with a rise of 3.5%.

Asian indices closed higher, except for Malaysia’s KLCI and Indonesia’s IDX Composite, which closed lower. European indices are trading higher. US index futures are trading higher, indicating a positive start to the trading session after a US court blocked most of President Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs. Brent crude futures are trading higher after rising 1.2% on Wednesday.

  • Infosys sees a long buildup in its May 29 futures series, with open interest increasing by 61.3% and a put-call ratio of 0.5.

  • Alkem Laboratories is falling as its Q4FY25 net profit misses Forecaster estimates by 18% despite growing 4.2% YoY to Rs 305.9 crore due to lower raw materials and inventory expenses. Revenue increases 8.8% YoY to Rs 3,289.7 crore, driven by improvements in the Indian and international markets. It shows up in a screener of stocks with declining net cash flow.

  • Samvardhana Motherson International is rising as its revenue grows 6.6% YoY to Rs 29,316.8 crore in Q4FY25, helped by improvements in the wiring harness and modules & polymer products segments. However, net profit falls 23.4% YoY to Rs 1,050.5 crore due to higher inventory and employee benefits expenses. The company features in a screener of stocks with RoCE improving over the past two years.

  • Reliance Power rises sharply as its unit, Reliance NU Energies, wins a 350 MW solar power project with a 175 MW/700 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) from Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN).

  • Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals (CG Consumer) and TeamLease Services are among the top stocks with the highest mutual fund shareholding in India during Q4FY25. CG Consumer Electricals holds the highest shareholding, at 47.4%, while TeamLease Services follows with 45.4%.

  • Tata Chemicals' Director and Chairman, N Chandrasekaran, tenders his resignation, effective May 29. The company's board of directors appoints S Padmanabhan as its Chairman, effective May 30.

  • Waaree Energies rises sharply as its wholly-owned subsidiary, Waaree Solar Americas, secures a $176 million (approximately Rs 1,503 crore) order from a US-based solar project developer to supply 586 MW of solar modules.

  • Texmaco Rail & Engineering is rising as it bags an order worth Rs 140.6 crore from the Ministry of Railways to manufacture and supply eight rakes of flat multi-purpose wagons in the next six months.

  • A recent ICICI Bank report estimates a 7% YoY growth in India’s economy in Q4FY25. The report highlights stronger growth momentum in the second half of the fiscal year, driven by increased government spending, rising rural demand, domestic travel, and services exports.

  • Nuvama Wealth Management rises as its Q4FY25 net profit grows 41.3% YoY to Rs 255.4 crore, owing to lower fee & commission and depreciation & amortisation expenses. Revenue jumps 21.1% YoY to Rs 1,124.8 crore, driven by improvements in the wealth management, asset management and capital markets segments. It appears in a screener of stocks with prices above short, medium and long-term moving averages.

  • Balaji Amines falls as its net profit declines 41% YoY to Rs 40.1 crore in Q4FY25 due to higher inventory and depreciation & amortization expenses. Revenue decreases 14.8% YoY to Rs 352.7 crore owing to weak performance in the amines & speciality chemicals segment. It shows up in a screener of stocks with decreasing revenue every quarter for the past three quarters.

  • Gensol Engineering is falling as the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) reportedly permits the Government to freeze the company's and its subsidiaries' bank accounts and lockers.

  • Jefferies initiates coverage on Jindal Stainless with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of Rs 800, reflecting optimism about its position in India’s fast-growing stainless steel market. It expects Jindal Stainless to deliver a 10% volume CAGR and 21% EPS CAGR over FY25-27, with a 17% return on equity. The brokerage highlights the company’s stronger balance sheet than its carbon steel peers and lower EBITDA/tonne volatility.

  • Bata India is falling as its net profit declines 27.9% YoY to Rs 45.9 crore in Q4FY25 due to lower sales and higher employee benefit and depreciation & amortisation expenses. Revenue decreases 1.2% YoY to Rs 788.2 crore during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks underperforming their industry price change in the quarter.

  • Birlasoft is falling as its Q4FY25 revenue declines 3.4% QoQ to Rs 1,336.8 crore, attributed to reductions in the banking, financial services & insurance (BFSI), manufacturing, and life sciences & services segments. However, net profit grows 4.4% QoQ to Rs 122.1 crore, helped by lower employee benefits and finance costs. It shows up in a screener of stocks with decreasing promoter holding.

  • Deepak Nitrite rises sharply as its net profit beats Forecaster estimates by 45.9% despite falling 20.3% YoY to Rs 202.4 crore in Q4FY25 due to higher raw materials, inventory, employee benefits, and finance costs. Revenue grows 2.5% YoY to Rs 2,179.7 crore, led by an improvement in the phenolics segment. It shows up in a screener of stocks with zero promoter pledges.

  • RBI's 2024-25 annual report states that headline consumer inflation remains 'benign' and is expected to align with the 4% target within a year. However, it warns that global trade uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and market volatility could threaten growth and increase inflation. The report notes that Indian banking is resilient, but global uncertainties underscore the importance of proactive risk management.

  • Natco Pharma is rising as its net profit grows 5.3% YoY to Rs 406.6 crore in Q4FY25. Revenue increases 14.3% YoY to Rs 1,221 crore, driven by higher sales from the pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals segments during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks with net profit growth and improving profit margins (QoQ).

  • HG Infra Engineering secures a Letter of Intent (LoI) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam to set up a standalone battery energy storage system in Gujarat with a 300 MW/600 MWh capacity.

  • Cummins India rises as its Q4FY25 net profit beats Forecaster estimates by 8.7% despite falling 1.5% YoY to Rs 529.5 crore due to higher raw materials, employee benefits, and depreciation & amortisation expenses. However, revenue grows 7.4% YoY to Rs 2,596.9 crore, driven by improvements in the engines and lubes segments. It features in a screener of stocks with return on capital employed (RoCE) over the past two years.

  • SEBI issues an order against IndusInd Bank over insider trading allegations involving its former top executives. Five key management personnel, including former MD and CEO Sumant Kathpalia, former Deputy CEO Arun Khurana, and three other officials, are barred from buying, selling, or dealing in securities in any manner, directly or indirectly, until further notice.

  • Avanti Feeds rises sharply as its net profit surges 45.8% YoY to Rs 151.8 crore in Q4FY25, helped by inventory destocking. Revenue increases 7.9% YoY to Rs 1,385.1 crore, driven by higher sales from the shrimp feed, processed shrimp, and shrimp hatchery segments. The company appears in a screener of stocks outperforming their industry price change in the quarter.

  • Welspun Corp rises sharply as its Q4FY25 net profit surges 160.1% YoY to Rs 698.3 crore, led by exceptional gains of Rs 476.5 crore from the sale of a 74% stake in its arm, Nauyaan Shipyard. However, revenue declines 12.7% YoY to Rs 3,966.9 crore due to lower steel sales. It appears in a screener of affordable stocks with high return on equity (RoE) and momentum.

  • Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation is rising as its net profit grows 26.1% YoY to Rs 358.2 crore in Q4FY25, helped by an exceptional gain of Rs 45.7 crore. Revenue increases 9.9% YoY to Rs 1,268.5 crore, driven by higher sales from the Rail Neer, internet ticketing and tourism segments during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks where mutual funds increased their shareholding in the past month.

  • Steel Authority of India's (SAIL's) Q4FY25 net profit grows 11.1% YoY to Rs 1,251 crore, helped by lower raw material costs and exceptional losses. Revenue increases 4.7% YoY to Rs 29,613.7 crore, driven by improvements in the IISCO and alloy steel plants. It features in a screener of stocks with rising net cash flow and cash from operating activities.

  • Nifty 50 was trading at 24,847.95 (95.5, 0.4%), BSE Sensex was trading at 81,591.03 (278.7, 0.3%) while the broader Nifty 500 was trading at 22,866.20 (86.8, 0.4%).

  • Market breadth is ticking up strongly. Of the 2,007 stocks traded today, 1,374 showed gains, and 577 showed losses.

Riding High:

Largecap and midcap gainers today include Cummins India Ltd. (3,169.40, 6.5%), Deepak Nitrite Ltd. (2,100.40, 5.0%) and Jindal Stainless Ltd. (669.20, 3.4%).

Downers:

Largecap and midcap losers today include Coromandel International Ltd. (2,308.90, -4.2%), United Breweries Ltd. (2,004.40, -2.7%) and GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (3,263.40, -2.5%).

Volume Rockets

28 stocks in BSE 500 are trading on high volumes today.

Top high volume gainers on BSE included MMTC Ltd. (81.11, 16.8%), Welspun Corp Ltd. (895, 10%) and Cummins India Ltd. (3,169.40, 6.5%).

Top high volume losers on BSE were Cohance Lifesciences Ltd. (1,066.50, -3.8%), FDC Ltd. (442.85, -3.0%) and RHI Magnesita India Ltd. (458.85, -2.0%).

Castrol India Ltd. (218.24, 5.7%) was trading at 23.2 times of weekly average. Asahi India Glass Ltd. (765.40, 6.0%) and Varroc Engineering Ltd. (512.15, 1.2%) were trading with volumes 11.9 and 10.4 times weekly average respectively on BSE at the time of posting this article.

BSE 500: highs, lows and moving averages

11 stocks overperformed with 52 week highs, while 1 stock hit their 52 week lows.

Stocks touching their year highs included - Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd. (1,519.50, 5.2%), Solar Industries India Ltd. (16,249, 0.8%) and Welspun Corp Ltd. (895, 10%).

Stock making new 52 weeks lows included - Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (87.50, 0.6%).

24 stocks climbed above their 200 day SMA including MMTC Ltd. (81.11, 16.8%) and Castrol India Ltd. (218.24, 5.7%). 17 stocks slipped below their 200 SMA including United Breweries Ltd. (2,004.40, -2.7%) and Escorts Kubota Ltd. (3,302.20, -2.1%).

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The Baseline
29 May 2025
Chart of the Week: Nifty 50’s annual winners: Top-performing stocks of the past decade
By Omkar Chitnis

For many Indians, the Tata, Bajaj, Adani, and Birla companies have a presence across their daily lives—from the cars and clothes they wear, to the credit cards they carry. Many of these businesses  have also been wealth creators for investors.

The Nifty 50 index has tripled in the past ten years, rising from 7,600 in 2016 to 24,754.3 in 2025. Strong corporate earnings and stable macro conditions supported a 213% gain in the Nifty 50 from 2016 to 2025 YTD. Several blue-chip stocks —including Tata Motors, Bajaj Finance, Adani Enterprises, and Hindalco — outperformed the index over the same period.

Still, the road had its fair share of bumps. Economic headwinds—demonetization, the pandemic, inflation, rate hikes, and tariffs—led the Nifty 50 to correct by 10% or more almost ten times, roughly once every year.

In this edition of Chart of the Week, we analyze the top Nifty 50 gainers from 2016 to 2025 YTD and the key drivers of their share price gains.

Bajaj Finance unlocked high returns with digital lending and  rural push

Investors look for stocks that can multiply their wealth, but such opportunities are rare. Bajaj Finance is the only Nifty 50 stock that has ranked as a top performer four times over the past 10 years. After its inclusion in the Nifty 50 in 2017, it delivered a hat-trick performance, leading the Nifty 50 with over 110% return in 2017 and more than 50% in 2018 and 2019.

This strong run established Bajaj Finance as one of the biggest wealth creators, with its stock rising 15x over the past decade. The growth came from consistent double-digit earnings and net interest income.

These were also the years that almost everyone in India got a phone call from Bajaj Finance offering them a loan.

The company began diversifying its loan portfolio from FY14 by adding small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), commercial, and rural consumer loans, and two-wheeler and consumer financing to reduce risk and tap multiple revenue streams. In FY15, it expanded into rural markets via digital platforms for loan disbursement and offered customized products for customers in tier 2 and 3 cities.

This diversification drove a 32.3% CAGR in assets under management (AUM), reaching Rs 1.1 lakh crore between FY17 and FY19. The company kept its non-performing asset (NPA) ratio between 0.19% and 0.65% due to lower exposure to unsecured loans.

After six years, Bajaj Finance remains a favourite among investors in 2025. The stock gained 33% YTD and touched a 52-week high of Rs 9,709.7 in April 2025, outperforming the benchmark and its peers.The AUM grew 26% YoY to Rs 4.1 lakh crore in FY25, driven by rural and gold loan markets. 

Tata Group fuelled growth with new launches, as consumption rises

Tata Group companies have emerged as major wealth creators in the Nifty 50 for shareholders, with Tata Motors and Trent doubling shareholders’ wealth over three years.

Among auto stocks, Tata Motors delivered multi-bagger gains in 2021 and 2023. In 2021, its passenger vehicle business recorded its highest annual sales in eight years despite challenges from Covid-19 and a global semiconductor shortage. Strong recovery in passenger vehicle demand, especially SUVs, pushed Tata Motors’ shares up 162% in 2021.

Building on this momentum, the company launched key models like the Punch, Safari (2nd generation), Nexon EV, and Tigor EV. This drove its SUV market share up to 22%, while overall passenger vehicle share increased from 4.6% in FY20 to 10.9%. 

These launches helped Tata Motors strengthen its lead in the EV market, reaching a 94% share by the end of 2021—an increase of 23 percentage points YoY. Its early EV push and government incentives like FAME-II supported this growth.

Investor confidence grew in October 2021 as TPG Rise Climate and Abu Dhabi’s ADQ invested Rs 7,500 crore in Tata Motors’ EV arm, TML EVCo, to develop 10 electric models. At the same time, news of a partnership with Tesla boosted optimism and lifted the stock further.

One year later, in 2023, Tata Motors regained investor attention by reporting a Rs 2,957.7 crore profit in Q3FY23, ending four years of losses. Higher sales in the JLR and passenger vehicle segments, combined with the company’s India business becoming debt-free in the second half of the year, lifted the share price by 103%.  However, over the past six months, the stock has declined 7.5% due to weak JLR sales and concerns about US import tariffs.

Another Tata Group’s retail company, Trent, doubled its stock price in 2024, gaining 133%. Its strong financial performance, aggressive expansion, and growing digital presence made it a market favourite.

The company’s inclusion in the Nifty 50 index in September 2024 was the cherry on top, attracting Rs 3,901 crore in investments and making it the top Nifty performer within three months. 

Trent increased its focus on private-label brands to improve margins and boost sales by integrating offline and online channels. This strategy helped the company beat earnings estimates in every quarter of 2024.

Pharma, metals, infra giants surged on demand and expansion tailwinds 

Stocks rally when demand coincides with a favourable business environment. At the forefront of this trend were companies like Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Hindalco, and Adani Enterprises.

During the Covid-19 lockdown, investor interest shifted to the pharmaceutical sector, boosting Dr.Reddy's Laboratories. The stock surged 81% in 2020 as global demand for the Sputnik V vaccine surged. 

The company also launched Remdesivir in India through a licensing deal with Gilead Sciences. It also partnered with the Russian Direct Investment Fund to conduct clinical trials and distribute the Sputnik V vaccine in India.

Hindalco Industries, an aluminium products manufacturer, gained 83% in 2016, driven by a 36% YoY rise in aluminium production to 1.1 million tonnes. Lower production costs helped the company absorb weak global commodity prices and outperform its peers in a sluggish metals market.

Between FY15 and FY17, Hindalco’s net profit grew at a CAGR of 49%. Its EBITDA margin increased by 385 basis points to 13.3%, driven by higher volumes, lower energy costs, and a shift to high-margin products such as extrusions and rolled goods. China’s aluminium supply cuts and rising global demand in 2016 improved Hindalco’s export opportunities. At home, anti-dumping duties on imports supported the stock’s sharp rally.

Adani Enterprises' stock rose 126% in 2022, driven by its inclusion in the Nifty 50 index in September and its plan to invest over Rs 12.4 lakh crore across data centers, green energy, airports, and healthcare businesses to become a global conglomerate with a valuation of $1 trillion.

Between FY21 and FY23, revenue grew at a CAGR of 85.1% and profit at 63.7%, driven by strong growth in its mining, airport, and energy businesses. These developments made Adani Enterprises the top-performing Nifty 50 stock in 2022. Over the past six months, the stock has seen a modest gain of 3.3%.

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The Baseline
28 May 2025
Capital markets consider India as US turns volatile | Screener: Stocks with high debt and interest payments
By Swapnil Karkare

“The America I loved is gone,” the author Stephen Marche wrote in the Guardian last month.

It's not just the writers who are feeling this way. Politicians, investors, students: everyone is re-evaluating the US. The Trump upheaval - Trump coin, the Qatar plane, everyday a circus - has made the world look at America differently. Trump's on-again, off-again, on-again tariffs have earned him the nickname TACO Trump - "Trump Always Chickens Out".

Asian investors hold $7.5 trillion in US investments, while Europe holds around $4.1 trillion. In the volatile Trump era, investors holding "too much in the US" are looking for ways to diversify their risk. And the Global South - a group of developing nations that include India, China, Brazil, Malaysia, Indonesia, Argentina, Thailand, etc - is becoming a serious contender for this money.

Together, this grouping contributes over half of global GDP. And the biggest countries are already toe to toe with the developed world. While the G7 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK and US) accounts for 30% of the world’s GDP, the BRICS countries (led by Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) also now match it at 30%. 

Arvind Chari, the Chief Investment Officer at Q India, argues that if global investors reduce their US exposure by just 10%,  that means $4 trillion of outflows from the US. And if only 5% of it moves to India, it would mean $200 billion of fresh flows, twice the current level. That’s almost 5% of India’s GDP. 

In this week's Analyticks,

  • A global reset: A chance for India in global capital markets
  • Screener: Companies with high debt and rising interest costs in FY25 

Changing identities

For decades, the Global South has mainly been a source of raw materials. The world bought Brazil’s minerals, Indonesia’s rice, the Gulf’s oil, India’s skilled labour. But that is changing fast. 

These countries aren’t just basic resource exporters anymore — they’re building supply chains around them, and exporting products.

Indonesia has stopped nickel exports and is now making lithium-ion batteries, aiding the EV supply chain. The clean energy shift tells a similar story. Brazil, India, and China now rank among the top seven globally in wind and solar capacity, according to Global Energy Monitor.

Rare earth minerals is another example. Economies like China, Vietnam, Brazil, Russia, and India hold most of the world’s deposits, but China dominates the processing. That’s a concern, and countries like Brazil are now stepping up processing to reduce dependence on Beijing.

Even the Gulf is thinking beyond oil, and investing in tourism and education. The UAE recently launched an AI-focused university, branded as the "Stanford of the Gulf", and startups like Presight AI are already expanding into places like Kazakhstan and Albania. They claim the Global South will ride the next AI wave.

Companies are shifting supply chains to the Global South

No example captures this moment better than Apple. In 2018, 47% of Apple’s suppliers were located in China. By 2023, that dropped to 34%. In contrast, shares of emerging Asian economies rose: Vietnam (+5 percentage points), Thailand (+3 ppt), India, Malaysia, and the Philippines (+2 ppt each). 

“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that no country wants to miss,” says economist Sonal Varma from Nomura. 

Vietnam has seen a fourfold rise in Apple-linked companies over the past decade, while 7% of all iPhones are now manufactured in India. The shift goes beyond Apple. In 2023, the Global South as a whole attracted more FDI than advanced economies — $525 billion vs. $464 billion. These investments can spark a broader wave of industrial development across the Global South.

Communist, capitalist, autocratic, democratic? For now, ideologies don’t matter

Apple’s case highlights the complexity of today's supply chains. The world is no longer divided by rigid Cold War-style alliances. Today, both countries and companies are flexible in choosing their partners. 

For instance, for most of the Global South, China is the largest trade partner, while the US is the dominant investment partner. This flexible approach allows countries to stay on the fence in their alliances. 

BRICS has challenged the US-led global order, while bringing a diverse mix of countries together — from democracies to semi-autocracies, from countries with close Western ties to those under Western sanctions. 

Analysts are betting on emerging markets

Investors are watching this unfold and rethinking their strategies. Arvind Chari points out that while the US makes up just 15% of global GDP, it commands over 50% of global market capitalisation. That kind of overconcentration raises red flags.

Christopher Wood of Jefferies recommends reallocating toward Asian assets in his latest report titled ‘The End of an Era’. Bank of America analysts are also bullish on emerging markets, citing a weaker US dollar, rising bond yields, and signs of China’s economic recovery.

“We could be at the start of a new rotation,” says Mohit Mirpuri of SGMC Capital — a view that’s increasingly echoed across global investment desks.

Despite recent volatility, India is a magnet for global capital flows

Among all emerging markets, India is drawing the most attention. Malcolm Dorson of Global X ETFs, Deutsche Bank, Bank of America and VanEck all view India as a long-term play.  

However, absorbing large capital flows is challenging. Investor demand in India is booming, but the supply of new equity hasn’t kept pace. IPOs, FPOs, and QIPs have not matched post-pandemic investor enthusiasm, according to the RBI. That means a flood of capital chased a limited pool of listed securities, leading to elevated valuations, oversubscribed IPOs (even in the SME space), increased speculative behaviour, and intra-day trading losses for young investors.

Deepak Shenoy points out that many popular Indian services and products like PhonePe, Ola, Amazon, etc., are not listed in India.And among those that are listed, promoters still hold a dominant share, limiting the free float. That creates even more demand pressure on stocks, further inflating prices.

Untapped potential, in the past and now

Among India's great optimists is Nandan Nilekani. He is especially bullish about the future of Indian capital markets. He believes that by 2035, India could become the most preferred IPO destination globally. Many startups that were earlier registered abroad are now relocating their headquarters to India, eyeing listings. That shift could significantly broaden the universe of investable companies available to Indian and global investors alike.

For a change, there’s good reason to be optimistic.

When you compare India’s per capita GDP and per capita market capitalisation, the country falls below the trend line — meaning its market cap isn’t as high as it should be for its income level or conversely, its income is not as high as you would expect for its stock market value. Either way you look at it, there’s a gap.

But here’s an upside: India is expected to grow faster than most of its peers in the coming years. If that holds true, this gap could narrow, provided the gains come from structural improvements. That means more job creation, higher productivity, reduced poverty, and stronger capital markets with broader participation.

Now comes the hard part: Stock market fixes are needed

To tap this potential, especially with large-scale capital inflows expected, the capital market needs to be more welcoming and efficient. That starts with easing rules around listing, which are well-intentioned but often act as a barrier. Arvind Panagariya, former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, draws a sharp contrast between India’s SEBI and the US SEC. SEBI behaves like a strict parent, setting many rules that can discourage companies from listing. The SEC, by comparison, acts more like a watchful guardian, allowing companies to list as long as they are following the rules of the game. 

This regulatory rigidity means many startups prefer listing in other global markets. But that’s changing.

Anand Rangarajan of Deutsche Bank believes Indian exchanges could see a wave of foreign listings — up to 44% of new listings — if FPI registration and KYC norms are relaxed. That would be a game-changer.


Screener: Companies with high debt and rising interest expenses in FY25

Auto stocks have high debt to equity and interest expenses in FY25

As companies release their FY25 results, we look at stocks with high debt and rising interest payments. This screener shows stocks with a debt-to-equity ratio greater than one (companies with debt than equity, indicating a higher reliance on borrowing to finance operations) and risinginterest expenses YoY in FY25.

The screener consists of stocks from the green & renewable energy, diversified services, electric utilities, realty, auto parts & equipment, and industrial machinery industries. Major stocks that show up in the screener are Adani Green Energy, Godrej Industries, Tata Communications, Signatureglobal (India), TVS Motor, JBM Auto, Kirloskar Oil Engines, and Grasim Industries.

Adani Green Energy has a high debt-to-total equity ratio of 6.4 in FY25. This green & renewable energy company’s interest expenses grew 9.7% YoY to Rs 5,492 crore during the year, with a relatively lower interest coverage ratio of 1.8. Adani Green has a total debt of Rs 78,069 crore as of FY25 on the back of its efforts to achieve a renewable energy capacity of 50 gigawatt (GW) by FY30. The company also plans a capex of Rs 31,000 crore in FY26 to add 5 GW capacity to its renewable energy portfolio.

Godrej Industries also features in the screener with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.7 in FY25. This services company’s interest expenses grew 44.7% YoY to Rs 1,956.9 crore during the year, with an interest coverage ratio of 2.2. It has a total debt of Rs 37,851.3 crore as of FY25 on the back of its efforts to fund the acquisition of Raymond Consumer Care and to meet the increasing working capital requirements in the chemicals, agri-inputs and consumer products businesses. 

You can find some popular screeners here.

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Trendlyne Marketwatch
28 May 2025
Market closes lower, Granules India's Q4 net profit beats Forecaster estimates by 22.6%
By Trendlyne Analysis

Nifty 50 closed at 24,752.45 (-73.8, -0.3%), BSE Sensex closed at 81,312.32 (-239.3, -0.3%) while the broader Nifty 500 closed at 22,779.40 (-37.1, -0.2%). Market breadth is neutral. Of the 2,435 stocks traded today, 1,210 were on the uptrend, and 1,184 went down.

Indian indices closed lower after extending losses in the afternoon session. The Indian volatility index, Nifty VIX, fell 2.8% and closed at 18 points. Life Insurance Corp of India closed 8.1% higher as its Q4FY25 net profit grew 38.1% YoY to Rs 19,038.7 crore, helped by returns of Rs 1,428.7 crore from provisions. However, net premium income (NPI) fell 3.2% YoY to Rs 1.5 lakh crore.

Nifty Smallcap 100 closed higher, while Nifty Midcap 100 closed flat. Nifty Media and Nifty PSU Bank were among the best-performing indices of the day. According to Trendlyne’s sector dashboard, Telecommunications emerged as the best-performing sector of the day, with a rise of 4.8%.

European indices are trading in the red, except Russia’s RTSI and MOEX indices, which are trading 1.6% higher, each. Major Asian indices closed lower, except Sri Lanka’s CSE All-share and South Korea’s KOSPI indices, which closed 1.2% and 1.3% higher, respectively. US index futures are trading lower, indicating a cautious start to the session.

  • Money flow index (MFI) indicates that stocks like Pfizer, Jubilant Pharmova, Gillette India, and eClerx Services are in the overbought zone.

  • 3M India is falling as its Q4FY25 net profit declines 55.7% YoY to Rs 71.4 crore due to higher inventory, employee benefits, finance, and depreciation & amortisation expenses. However, revenue grows 14.3% YoY to Rs 1,211.8 crore, helped by improvements in the safety & industrial, transportation & electronics, healthcare, and consumer segments. It shows up in a screener of stocks with declining profits for the past three quarters.

  • Techno Electric's Q4FY25 net profit grows 73.6% YoY to Rs 134.7 crore. Revenue increases 84.5% YoY to Rs 868.8 crore during the quarter, driven by strong execution of a large order book and higher revenue recognition. The company appears in a screener of stocks where mutual funds increased their shareholding over the past two months.

  • Granules India's net profit grows 17.3% YoY to Rs 152 crore in Q4FY25, helped by lower raw materials and finance costs and a deferred tax credit of Rs 16.3 crore. Revenue increases 1.8% YoY to Rs 1,197.4 crore due to an improvement in the finished dosages (FD) segment. It shows up in a screener of stocks with low debt.

  • Samvid Gupta, Joint MD of Gateway Distriparks, targets double-digit volume growth in the Rail business and 2–3% growth in the Container Freight Station (CFS) segment. He notes that the company achieved over 40% double stacking in FY25 and aims for 45% in FY26.

  • DCX Systems is falling as its Q4FY25 net profit declines 37.2% YoY to Rs 20.7 crore due to lower sales and higher employee benefit expenses. Revenue decreases 26.3% YoY to Rs 550 crore during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks with expensive valuations according to Trendlyne valuation scores.

  • Enviro Infra Engineers secures engineering, procurement, and construction orders worth Rs 126.8 crore from Punjab and Odisha government bodies to construct sewage and water treatment plants.

  • Procter & Gamble Hygiene & Healthcare is falling as its net profit misses Forecaster estimates by 22.4% despite rising 1.1% YoY to Rs 156.1 crore in Q4FY25, helped by lower raw material costs and employee benefit expenses. Revenue decreases 1.1% YoY to Rs 991.6 crore during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks underperforming their industry price change in the quarter.

  • ACME Solar Holdings gains over 3% after commissioning the initial 26.4 MW phase of its first wind power project in Shapar, Gujarat. This is part of the larger 50 MW ACME Pokhran project, funded by Power Finance Corporation and executed by ACME’s in-house EPC team using Envision’s 3.3 MW turbines. With this, the company's operational capacity increases to 2,731.4 MW from 2,705 MW.

  • NLC India is rising as it is declared the preferred bidder for two mineral blocks in Chhattisgarh, Semhardih and Raipura, containing phosphorite and limestone, following a mineral e-auction held by the state.

  • Apollo Micro Systems is rising as it receives an export order worth Rs 113.8 crore to supply avionic systems for civil and military aircraft.

  • Medplus Health Services is rising as its net profit surges 53.7% YoY to Rs 51.3 crore in Q4FY25, helped by inventory destocking and lower stock-in-trade purchases. Revenue increases 1.3% YoY to Rs 1,509.6 crore, driven by higher sales from the retail and diagnostic services segments. The company appears in a screener of stocks where mutual funds increased their shareholding over the past two months.

  • Nuvama Institutional Equities downgrades Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail to 'Hold' with a target price of Rs 84. The brokerage highlights weak growth in ABFRL’s core portfolio post-demerger. While newer segments like ethnic and digital brands perform well, the core retail business continues to underperform.

  • NMDC's Q4FY25 net profit grows 4.6% YoY to Rs 1,477.7 crore. Revenue increases 8.5% YoY to Rs 7,497.2 crore during the quarter, driven by higher iron ore and pellet sales. The firm appears in a screener of stocks where mutual funds increased their stakes in Q4FY25.

  • Bosch falls sharply as its net profit declines 1.9% YoY to Rs 553.6 crore in Q4FY25 due to higher raw materials, inventory, employee benefits, and finance costs. However, revenue grows 16% YoY to Rs 4,910.6 crore, helped by improvements in the automotive products and consumer goods segments. It shows up in a screener of stocks with decreasing net cash flows.

  • JK Cement is rising as its Q4FY25 net profit jumps 64% YoY to Rs 360.4 crore, helped by lower inventory and power & fuel expenses. Revenue grows 15.1% YoY to Rs 3,627.1 crore during the quarter. It features in a screener of stocks with good aggregate candlestick strength.

  • Antique Stock Broking maintains a 'Buy' rating on Shilpa Medicare with a lower target price of Rs 1,090. The brokerage sees strong potential in the company's Europe deal with Orion for recombinant albumin, with milestone payments likely in FY26. However, delays in Unicycive’s oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC) approval push revenues to FY27, leading to a 16% and 20% cut in FY26/27 estimates.

  • EID Parry's net profit grows 30% YoY to Rs 286.5 crore in Q4FY25. Revenue increases 21.9% YoY to Rs 6,923.5 crore, driven by an improvement in the distillery segment and higher capacity utilization. The firm appears in a screener of stocks where foreign institutional investors (FII) increased their stakes in Q4FY25.

  • Belrise Industries' shares debut on the bourses at an 11.1% premium to the issue price of Rs 90. The Rs 2,150 crore IPO received bids for 41.3 times the total shares on offer.

  • HBL Engineering is rising as it secures an order worth Rs 101.6 crore from Ircon International to implement the Kavach system in the Bangalore and Mysore divisions of South Western Railway. The project covers 85 stations across 778 km and includes two locomotives.

  • Sanjeev Kumar Singh, CMD of Hindustan Copper, projects over 15% volume growth and margins above 40% for FY26, with a planned capex of Rs 350 crore. He expects copper prices to stay strong on robust global demand and remains optimistic about the metal’s outlook, highlighting strong backing from the mining ministry.

  • ITC falls as 32 crore shares (2.3% stake) worth approximately Rs 11,600 crore reportedly change hands in a block deal at an average price of Rs 400 per share. British American Tobacco (BAT) is likely the seller in the transaction.

  • Triveni Engineering & Industries surges as its net profit rises 13.6% YoY to Rs 183 crore in Q4FY25, helped by inventory destocking. Revenue increases 25.1% YoY to Rs 1,629.3 crore, driven by higher sales from the engineering, and sugar & allied businesses during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks with increasing profits every quarter for the past two quarters.

  • Life Insurance Corp of India rises sharply as its Q4FY25 net profit grows 38.1% YoY to Rs 19,038.7 crore, helped by returns of Rs 1,428.7 crore from provisions. However, net premium income (NPI) drops 3.2% YoY to Rs 1.5 lakh crore due to reductions in the life, pension, and annuity insurance segments. It features in a screener of stocks with high trailing twelve month (TTM) earnings per share (EPS) growth.

  • Bharat Dynamics is falling as its net profit declines 5.5% YoY to Rs 272.8 crore in Q4FY25 due to higher material costs . However, revenue increases 1.1X YoY to Rs 923.4 crore, driven by a strong execution cycle in its defence equipment order book during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks outperforming their industry price change in the quarter.

  • Nifty 50 was trading at 24,815.75 (-10.5, 0.0%) , BSE Sensex was trading at 81,457.61 (-94.0, -0.1%) while the broader Nifty 500 was trading at 22,837.70 (21.2, 0.1%).

  • Market breadth is overwhelmingly positive. Of the 1,973 stocks traded today, 1,376 were gainers and 551 were losers.

Riding High:

Largecap and midcap gainers today include Life Insurance Corporation of India (942, 8.1%), GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (3,348.20, 7.4%) and Indraprastha Gas Ltd. (213.36, 3.4%).

Downers:

Largecap and midcap losers today include Escorts Kubota Ltd. (3,373, -4.5%), Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. (3,829.30, -4.0%) and 3M India Ltd. (28,925, -3.8%).

Volume Rockets

30 stocks in BSE 500 are trading on high volumes today.

Top high volume gainers on BSE included IFCI Ltd. (70.31, 15.2%), Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd. (1,438, 15.0%) and Schneider Electric Infrastructure Ltd. (778.70, 11.6%).

Top high volume losers on BSE were Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. (3,829.30, -4.0%), 3M India Ltd. (2,8925, -3.8%) and Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. (1,748, -3.8%).

ITC Ltd. (420.20, -3.2%) was trading at 25.7 times of weekly average. Life Insurance Corporation of India (942, 8.1%) and Concord Biotech Ltd. (1,635.70, 6.4%) were trading with volumes 24.8 and 14.0 times weekly average respectively on BSE at the time of posting this article.

BSE 500: highs, lows and moving averages

14 stocks hit their 52 week highs,

Stocks touching their year highs included - Bharat Electronics Ltd. (390.45, 1.3%), Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Ltd. (1,647, -1.1%) and Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd. (1,444.70, 6.6%).

23 stocks climbed above their 200 day SMA including Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd. (1,438, 15.0%) and Schneider Electric Infrastructure Ltd. (778.70, 11.6%). 24 stocks slipped below their 200 SMA including Escorts Kubota Ltd. (3,373, -4.5%) and Action Construction Equipment Ltd. (1,247.90, -4.1%).

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The Baseline
27 May 2025
Five stocks to buy from analysts this week - May 27, 2025
By Divyansh Pokharna

1. Arvind Fashions:

Anand Rathi maintains a ‘Buy’ rating on this apparel company with a target price of Rs 681, indicating an upside of 50.6%. The company's share price has taken a hit recently, declining by 20.7% over the past six months. Arvind Fashions markets and distributes branded apparel and accessories, and reported a net loss of Rs 93.2 crore in Q4FY25, against a profit of Rs 24.3 crore in Q4FY24. The loss was mainly due to a one-time deferred tax charge of Rs 1,200 crore, following a shift in its subsidiary Arvind Lifestyle Brands’ tax rate from 35% to 25%.

Looking past that figure, all five core brands (US Polo, Tommy Hilfiger, etc.) posted double-digit revenue growth in Q4, with most also delivering double-digit EBITDA growth. For the full year, the company reported 8.5% revenue growth and a 100 bps improvement in its EBITDA margin. This performance was supported by premiumization and a shift toward stronger, well-established brands.

Analyst Vaishnavi Mandhaniya finds initial FY26 trends encouraging, noting improved comparable growth (same-store sales) in the first 45 days. She expects supportive macro conditions and tax cuts to drive growth above 5% in FY26 (5.5% in FY25).

The company’s management maintains its guidance of 12-15% revenue growth in FY26, supported by a recovery in the wholesale channel and steady growth in the retail channel.

2. Karur Vysya Bank:

Emkay reiterates its ‘Buy’ rating on this bank with a target price of Rs 300, a 32.3% upside. In Q4FY25, the bank’s gross NPA ratio improved by 64 bps YoY to 0.8%, supported by lower slippages, higher write-offs, and better recoveries. Net NPAs stood at 0.2%. Analysts Anand Dama, Nikhil Vaishnav, and Kunaal N note this is among the lowest NPAs in its peer group, including City Union, Ujjivan, and Equitas SFB. The bank features in a screener of stocks with good Trendlyne valuation scores.

The management expects gross NPAs to stay below 1% and net NPAs of around 0.5% in FY26, with slippages likely to remain under 1%. Net interest margin (NIM) was broadly stable at 4.1% due to a shift toward higher-yielding, secured retail loans. However, the bank expects margins to moderate to 3.7–3.75%, in line with possible policy rate cuts.

For FY25, the bank’s net profit rose 21% to Rs 1,942 crore, while revenue grew 16.7% driven by higher interest income and investment earnings. Dama and team expect the bank to deliver a return on equity (RoE) of 16–18%, supported by strong asset quality, healthy capital and provision buffers, and stable management.

3. Bharat Electronics:

ICICI Securities maintains its ‘Buy’ rating on this defence company and raises the target price to Rs 420, indicating an upside of 8.9%. In Q4FY25, the company’s revenue grew 6.8% YoY to Rs 9,149 crore and net profit rose 18.4% to Rs 2,127 crore, helped by high-margin orders and improved execution.

For FY25, revenue grew 15% and net profit rose 33.4%, driven by an increase in new orders. The company's management expects an order inflow of over Rs 57,000 crore over the next 12–13 months, driven by emergency procurement orders from the Ministry of Defence and export demand.

Analysts Amit Dixit and Mohit Lohia remain optimistic about Bharat Electronics’ software-defined radios (SDRs) segment for naval programmes. They expect BEL to secure 85% of the upcoming SDR orders from the Indian Navy, with a potential order book of Rs 8,000–10,000 crore.

BEL targets a 15% revenue CAGR and 20% profit CAGR over the next 3–4 years. Analysts also remain positive about the company’s growth prospects beyond defence. They expect order book execution to remain strong, backed by healthy margins over the next 2–3 years. 

4. Transport Corp of India:

Sharekhan maintains a ‘Buy’ rating on this logistics solutions player with a target price of Rs 1,350, implying a 18% upside. In FY25, the company’s revenue rose 11.6% YoY to Rs 4,491.8 crore, led by the supply chain management (SCM) segment. Growth in SCM was supported by new contracts and expansion in the warehousing, quick commerce, and automotive sectors. Its net profit increased by 16.8% during the year.

Transport Corporation’s management expects 10–12% growth in revenue and profit for FY26. The SCM segment is projected to grow 12–15% and remain the key revenue driver. Analysts note the company’s plans to invest Rs 400–450 crore in FY26 to expand infrastructure, including ships, trucks, and warehouses.

Analysts believe the company is well-positioned to benefit from the Centre’s AtmaNirbhar Bharat push and global supply chain shifts. They estimate revenue and net profit to grow by 12.4% and 15.4%, respectively, over FY26–27.

5. Sun Pharmaceuticals:

Motilal Oswal maintains a ‘Buy’ rating on this pharma company with a target price of Rs 2,000, an upside of 18.8%. In Q4FY25, the company’s revenue grew 8.2% YoY to Rs 12,958 crore but missed estimates by 4% due to lower-than-expected sales in global specialty drugs and rest of the world (ROW) markets. Net profit also missed estimates by 4% due to higher litigation expenses and restructuring of US operations.

During the quarter, the company launched 10 new products across multiple therapy areas, such as pain management and anti-diabetics. These launches are expected to drive an 11% sales CAGR in the DF segment by FY27. Analyst Tushar Manudhane expects Sun Pharma to outperform the industry in India’s domestic formulation (DF) market due to new product launches and strong growth in existing brands.

For FY25, the company's revenue grew 9.4% and net profit rose 14.4%. The management aims to achieve mid-to-high single-digit revenue growth in FY26, supported by new specialty product launches in 2025.

The company plans to invest Rs 830 crore in FY26 towards promotional activities and research and development (R&D) expansion for its specialty portfolio. The analysts project the company’s net profit to grow at a CAGR of 17% over FY26–27.

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